Hi. I was wondering if 80w90 is the best stuff for my chain? Also one of my bar grips keeps coming off and twisting how do I stick it on so it will stay?

 

You need to use an O-ring chain type lube. One that's not normally used, but I've had great luck with is Tri-flo. It is a teflon based lube, that even helps keep your chain clean. You have to apply it a little more frequently, but it's worth it.

 

I like Chainwax the dirt comes right off with a quick splash of water. And water beads right off same as snow all in all a pretty good product .

But then again everyone will have there favorites just like chips.

 

THANKS for the responses. I will try these products. my manual says o-ring approver lube/wax or 80w90,

 

I use 80w90 and it works great. Renthal actually reccomends gear oil. I Used to use chain wax and it doesn't seem to work as well as the gear oil. On your grips you can use WD-40. Spray it in the bar and the grip slides right on, keep twisting the grip and it will tighten up by itself. The WD-40 causes a chemical reaction and the rubber will bond to the bars. It works great for me.

 

Thank you I will try the wd40

 

To be honest, I would recommend against all three, wd-40 has a solvent carrier,not the best for o rings, Tri flow is pretty thin, flings off and won't last long. any oil or gear lube will stick a little better, but still flings off, plus gear lube holds dirt and grit, turning it into a grinding paste on your chain and sprocket. As stated before, chain wax is your best bet, sprays on thin,lubes the chain and o rings,then dries to a protective film that stays put, repels water,won't hold dirt, and won't fling off and leave greasy spots all over your fenders and tires.

 

chain wax makes a mess of everything dude[img]i/expressions/face-icon-small-mad.gif[/img] i hate it and don't use it! Tri FLow or Zep 45 works well i've even used WD anything but the wax. On you're grips you need to get some grip wire that would be you're best bet![img]i/expressions/face-icon-small-happy.gif[/img][img]i/expressions/face-icon-small-mad.gif[/img][img]i/expressions/face-icon-small-shocked.gif[/img][img]i/expressions/face-icon-small-tongue.gif[/img][img]i/expressions/face-icon-small-cool.gif[/img][img]i/expressions/face-icon-small-tongue.gif[/img][img]i/expressions/face-icon-small-shocked.gif[/img][img]i/expressions/face-icon-small-mad.gif[/img][img]i/expressions/face-icon-small-shocked.gif[/img][img]i/expressions/face-icon-small-tongue.gif[/img][img]i/expressions/face-icon-small-cool.gif[/img]

 

What type of chain wax did you use? The only way to make a mess with chain wax spray is to take off right after you use it,while it is still liquid, it is not made to be sprayed on, then run right away,it needs to dry,then there is no way it can fling off. What I always did,was after riding, while the chain was still warm, was clean with a plastic or soft copper brush, spray on a light coating of chain wax, and put the wheeler away. Then, when you use it next, it has dried to a waxy film that CAN'T fling off, and has sealed the lube in the chain. If you spray,then run it, yes it flies off, and when it dries on the fenders,is harder to get off, so it seems messier, but used correctly, it makes no mess, and does a great job of protecting your chain. Tri flow lubes great, fights rust, but it is all gone after a couple of yards down the trail, because it flings off so easy being thin.